Wheat gluten vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wheat gluten and winged bean
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium, while winged bean has more copper, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Winged bean's daily need coverage for copper is 134% higher.
- Winged bean contains 57 times less selenium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of selenium, while winged bean contains 0.7µg.
- Winged bean has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of winged bean is 32, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Winged bean tuber, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +373.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +477.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5571.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +486% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +661.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
11.6 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
28.1 g
Water:
57.4 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +547.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +600% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.174 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +365.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 1.386mg | 134% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 11.6g | 127% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0.7µg | 71% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.379mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 45mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.532mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 100mg | 586mg | 14% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 148kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 30mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.64mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 28.1g | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.39mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.174g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 28.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.222g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.234g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.425mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.64mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.599mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winged bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.